Before this country gained independence, it was home to rebellious bands of thieves known as klephts. This country's independence movement was led by Alexander Ypsilanti, and succeeded in part because its allies won the Battle of Navarino. Lord Byron sailed to this country to join its war of independence, but died during the siege of Missolonghi. F
Before this country gained independence, it was home to rebellious bands of thieves known as klephts. This country's independence movement was led by Alexander Ypsilanti, and succeeded in part because its allies won the Battle of Navarino. Lord Byron sailed to this country to join its war of independence, but died during the siege of Missolonghi. For 10 points, name this European country which revolted against the Ottoman Empire during the 1820s and whose independence movement was inspired by feelings of panhellenism.
Before this country gained independence, it was home to rebellious bands of thieves known as klephts.
{Greece} [or {Hellenic Republic}; or {Ellas}; or {Ellada}; or {Elliniki Dhimokratia}]